Is money masculine? Why are most risk capital investments made by men, and what actually keeps women out? In her essay on economic gender inequality, economic policy analyst and financial manager Mara Harvey points out the inadequate access to capital for women. She questions our perception of women, risk-taking and money, which remains distorted to this day. And shows why and at what levels we need to dismantle this outdated gendered narrative. More financial activity by women will pay off not only in terms of their own asset protection - but as an overall societal gain through new, as yet unexplored investments.